Employment, Education & Training

Workshops and Computer Tutorials

Practically Hired

Agenda and main topics include:

(9 – 11 am) Job Searching and Networking
Learn and discuss various job search methods, tools, and networking tips
 
(11 am – 1 pm) Resume Building
Identify your skills to create an impactful and successful resume that generates interviews. Please bring a copy of your resume.
 
(1 – 2 pm) BREAK (lunch not provided)
 
(2 – 4 pm) Interviewing with Ease seminar
Offers the fundamentals of how to prepare for an interview by researching companies, preparing a portfolio, and reviewing the best ways to answer difficult interview questions.
Tue., May. 21, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Thu., May. 23, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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Mon., Jun. 24, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Tue., Jun. 25, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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Interview with Ease

Offers the fundamentals of how to prepare for an interview by researching companies, preparing a portfolio, and reviewing the best ways to answer difficult interview questions.

Tue., May. 21, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Thu., May. 23, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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Mon., Jun. 24, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Tue., Jun. 25, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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File Management Matters

Offers the basics of saving, organizing, and retrieving files using Microsoft Office software.

Wed., May. 22, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Smart Serve

Prepare for positions in the hospitality industry by learning the safe and responsible way of serving alcohol.  Must be 18 yrs or older.  ($22.00)

Mon., May. 27, 2013 9:00am - 2:00pm
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Tue., May. 28, 2013 9:00am - 2:00pm
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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Tue., Jun. 18, 2013 9:00am - 2:00pm
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Wed., Jun. 19, 2013 9:00am - 2:00pm
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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Service Excellence

 

Join us for a fun and interactive workshop where you will earn an industry recognized Service Excellence Certificate - something Retail, Restaurant and Hospitality employers are looking for.  ($48.00)

Workshop participants will learn:

First Impressions Count

Customers may walk away based on their first impression - see your business through their eyes and find out how to influence them to stay.

Customer Service 101

Professional, Proud and Proficient are the keys to being a successful Customer Service Representative.

Consistency is key!

Practice makes perfect. Learn the Communication, Service and Service Recovery steps that will attract people to your business and turn them into loyal customers.

This workshop will give you the customer service skills that will help you get your next job!

 

Wed., May. 29, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Wed., May. 29, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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Wed., Jun. 26, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Wed., Jun. 26, 2013 9:00am - 4:00pm
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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Learn How to Surf

Offers basic fundamentals of the internet and how to use the various methods of finding information, including the use of internet search engines.

Mon., Jun. 3, 2013 9:30am - 11:30am
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Staying Connected; E-mail 101

Offers the basics of composing and sending electronic mail messages, adding attachments, and creating folders.

Mon., Jun. 3, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Glorified Typewriter; The Basics

As a continuation of Terrified of Computers, The Basics offers fundamental word processing functions using Microsoft Word including opening, closing, formatting, and saving document files.

Tue., Jun. 4, 2013 9:30am - 11:30am
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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Thu., Jun. 6, 2013 9:30am - 11:30am
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Glorified Typewriter; Beyond the Basics

As a continuation of The Basics, Beyond the Basics offers advanced word processing functions using Microsoft Word including setting margins and tabs, creating tables, and working with multiple documents.

Tue., Jun. 4, 2013 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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Thu., Jun. 6, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Interview with Ease

Offers the fundamentals of how to prepare for an interview by researching companies, preparing a portfolio, and reviewing the best ways to answer difficult interview questions.

Wed., Jun. 5, 2013 9:30am - 11:30am
Durham - Grey County Office at Rockwood Terrace
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Table It; Excel with Excel

Offers the basics of spreadsheet software including formatting columns, rows, and cells, as well as creating and copying formulas through hands-on, practical usage of Microsoft Excel.


Mon., Jun. 10, 2013 9:30am - 11:30am
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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Thu., Jun. 13, 2013 9:30am - 11:30am
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Perfect Presentation

Offers the basics of presentation software through the hands-on creation of a personalized slideshow using Microsoft PowerPoint.


Mon., Jun. 10, 2013 1:30pm - 3:30pm
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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Thu., Jun. 13, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Sort Yourself; Database Access

Offers the basics of database software by creating tables, queries, and forms to better organize information using Microsoft Access.


Mon., Jun. 17, 2013 9:30am - 11:30am
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Mon., Jun. 17, 2013 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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Be Your Own Boss Seminar

Is it time to be your own boss?

Find out about:

?   Getting help to start your own business
?   How to be your own boss
?   What it takes to run a successful business
?   Your options for success
?   Why the Ontario Self Employment Benefit Program might be right for you

 

Thu., Jun. 20, 2013 10:00am - 11:00am
Owen Sound Employment Resource Centre
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Thu., Jun. 20, 2013 1:00pm - 2:00pm
Hanover Employment Resource Centre
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